🧶 Knitting for the home: colorful cushions, throws and rugs for a cheerful interior
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Looking to add a warm and colorful touch to your home? At Knit-sis, we love transforming balls of yarn into decorative objects that boost your mood. Today, we're taking you on a journey into the world of knitting for the home: soft cushions, cozy throws, and stylish rugs are on the agenda!
🏠 Why knit for home?
Knitting decorative elements is:
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Personalize your interior with unique creations.
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Use your leftover wool in creative ways.
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Offer handmade gifts full of love.
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Learn new techniques while having fun.
And most importantly, it's a great excuse to spend more time with your needles! 😉
🛋️ Knitted cushions: comfort and style
🧵 Choosing the right thread and needles
For cozy cushions:
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Yarns : Choose thick wools or cotton yarns for a soft finish.
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Needles : Size 5-8mm needles are ideal for quick, airy knitting.
🎨 Play with patterns and colors
Let your creativity run wild:
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Textured stitches : rice stitch, wheat stitch, cables.
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Colors : Combine bright hues for a peppy effect or neutral tones for a zen atmosphere.
📌 Knit-sis Tip
Find plenty of free knitting options for your home on Hobbii . The selection is vast, and you're sure to find what you're looking for!
🧣 Knitted blankets: warmth and softness
🧶 Simple techniques to get started
The blanket is a perfect project for beginners:
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Garter stitch : easy and quick.
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Jersey stitch : for a smooth and elegant finish.
🧩 Assemble squares for more fun
Create squares of different colors and stitch them together for a patchwork effect. This is the perfect opportunity to use up your leftover yarn! Or a great idea to use up all the swatches you've knitted for your latest projects.
📌 Knit-sis Tip
The motive of the Elmer vest with its two-tone basket stitch can be adapted for a graphic and colorful plaid.
🧼 Knitted rugs: an original touch
🧵 Choose strong threads
For a durable carpet:
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Threads : Choose thick, sturdy threads like cotton or jute.
Techniques : rice stitch or wheat stitch provide good hold.
🎨 Dare to use shapes and patterns
Round, rectangular, or heart-shaped, let your imagination run wild. Take inspiration from our Mon Amour Sweater to add intarsia patterns to your rug.
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A great idea that combines recycling wool and old clothing! It's on our to-do list for the coming weeks.
🛒 Ready to knit a new project?
Beyond home projects if you want to start a new knitting project
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